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by James A Watkins

published 2 years ago

Jan Hus was a priest, preacher; and professor at Prague University in Bohemia when one of the popes excommunicated him in 1411, which started a riot among his supporters. The entire city of Prague was then excommunicated. This meant that its...

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The Top 10 Sites to Visit in Prague

by Carolus

published 7 months ago

Information about some of the coolest things to do and see in Prague. Especially helpful if you're short on time, and want to make the most of your trip.

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The Van Eyck Cryptogram

by The Lost Dutchman

published 3 years ago

According to the Dutch scholar and artist Peter Voorn, the famous Ghent Altarpiece - also known as the Mystic Lamb - painted by Flemish Primitives Jan and Hubert Van Eyck is filled with crypto-iconography...

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Interested in magic or herbs? Beware - burning witches nowadays...

by Tina Hope

published 2 months ago

Find out how Czech people burn their witches. Witchcraft - a reason to be punished by the Catholic Church in the past.

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The 5 biggest attractions in Prague

by lifeisabeach

published 10 months ago

Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is really a beautiful old city which has a fascinating history going back centuries. Brimming with architectural interest, the city is loaded with medieval bridges, ancient castles, beautiful cathedrals...

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